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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 188.98 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 188.98 and 74.77 is: 103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 188.98 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/188.98 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 188.98 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 14,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,130.03/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.18

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